- •Рецензия на учебно-методическое пособие по английскому языку для студентов 2 курса инэк, составленное преподавателями кафедры иностранных языков угнту: Медведевой а.В. И Недельченко о.И.
- •Unit 1. Making contacts reading
- •I. Before reading the text learn the following the words.
- •Telephoning across cultures
- •II. Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion
- •I. Meeting people
- •I. Here are the words and phrases which are commonly used when we meet
- •Greetings
- •Farewells
- •Thanks and possible answers
- •First words
- •Ending the small talk
- •II. Now make the telephone call yourself, using the words above. Try not to use the notes.
- •III. It is not always possible to follow your original plans. You, or your contact, may want to change an appointment. Study the expressions below.
- •III. The telephone
- •I. This datafile gives you many of the terms and phrases commonly used in making telephone calls.
- •II. After studying the text and the datafile above, decide if the information below is true or false.
- •III. Insert the missing word.
- •IV. Choose the best answer for the phrase:
- •IV. Using the words and expressions you have studied try to explain the system of telephone dialing in our country.
- •II. Answer the following questions.
- •I. You are in London and you want to buy a ticket for Glasgow. Complete the dialogue.
- •II. On the plane.
- •III. At the airport.
- •I. Learn the words you may need for your flight.
- •II. Read the following dialogue. Work in pairs.
- •III. Complete the dialogue using the words you have studied.
- •IV. Use have to and some of the terms from exercise I to complete the following sentences.
- •V. Here are the phrases and questions which you may be asked when you have to pass through the Customs.
- •VI. Complete the dialogue. Work in pairs.
- •VII. Now, it’s your turn to go through the Customs. Make the dialogue. Unit 3. Meetings. Negotiations. Deals. Reading
- •I. Before reading the text find the meaning of the words below in the dictionary. Learn them by heart.
- •II. Answer the following questions.
- •IV. Read and translate the dialogue “Structure and functions of a bank”
- •Discussion meetings. Negotiations. Deals
- •III. Negotiations
- •I. Dr. Smith is holding a two-day seminar on negotiating techniques. At the end of the first morning he gives the group his ten rules for negotiating. Here they are.
- •II. Read Dr. Smith’s rules and then look at the remarks in list a. These remarks are not good for negotiating. Instead, use phrase from list b.
- •V. Complete the questionnaire to find out if you are a good negotiator?
- •IV. Deals
- •I. The words below show some of the most common uses of the word deal.
- •II. Complete these sentences using each of the phrases above in the appropriate form.
- •Unit 4. Company structure reading
- •I. Before reading the text find the meaning of the words below in the dictionary. Learn them by heart.
- •Company structure
- •II. Answer the following questions.
- •Discussion the inner structure of a company
- •II. Using the information above answer the following questions.
- •III. Give your view on features listed below. Which of them are the most important for the manager? Which ones are not so essential?
- •IV. Read the text about mts Systems Corporation and complete the following “fact file” organisation chart below.
- •V. Now read the text again and complete the organisation chart
- •VI. Circle the word that does not belong in each horizontal group.
- •Marketing
- •II. Answer the following questions.
- •III. Read Mr. Lopez presentation.
- •IV. Below are some notes made by one of the colleagues of Mr. Lopez , some of them should be corrected. Write true or false against each statement.
- •V. Before reading the text, discuss these questions. Then read the text.
- •Zumo – creating a global brand.
- •Unit 6. Advertising reading
- •Advertising
- •II: Sort out the most important information from the text and retell it.
- •Sacrilege
- •V. Find words or expressions in the text which correspond to the following definitions.
- •Discussion
- •Focus Advertising
- •Writing
- •Unit 7. Money reading
- •I. Before reading the text learn the following words.
- •The dollar
- •The pound
- •II. Answer the following questions:
- •Discussion
- •You and your money
- •I. Do the quiz individually. Then compare answers with a partner.
- •II. Translate the following phrases:
- •III. In your opinion, which of the following give the best return on your money? Which are very risky? Which are less risky?
- •I. Work in three groups. Each group reads a different text: either The South Sea Bubble or Tulipomania or The Wall Street Crash. Make notes on the key points. The south sea bubble
- •Tulipomania
- •The wall street crash
- •II. Form new groups of three people, each of whom has read a different text. Exchange information and complete the chart below.
- •III. Discuss these questions.
- •IV. Work in groups. Find words or phrases in the texts which are similar in meaning to the definitions below. The first group to finish is the winner.
- •Angel investment
- •1. The Business
- •Writing
- •Unit 8. Employment reading
- •I. Before reading the text learn the following words.
- •How to select the best candidates - and avoid the worst
- •II. Answer the following questions.
- •III. In another part of the article (not included here), the writer suggests that selectors should look for three qualities:
- •Discussion
- •Job interview. Dialogue
- •I. Read and translate the dialogue:
- •II. In pairs, make conversations using the prompts below.
- •II. Discuss these questions.
- •III. Match the adjectives in column a to the nouns in column b. Make six word partnerships.
- •IV. Now complete these sentences with word partnerships from the list.
- •Writing
- •II. Write your own letter of application in reply to the following advertisement:
- •Unit 9. Cultures in business reading
- •I. Before reading the text learn the following words.
- •The impact of culture on business
- •I. Which do you think of the three statements (a, b, or c) given below the extract offers the most accurate summary.
- •II. Read the text again. Identify the following:
- •Ian Hamilton Fazey examines a ten-point guide to doing export business in Japan.
- •Discussion
- •Visitors from china
- •Writing
- •Differences between British and American Letters
- •Discussion
- •II. Put an f for formal and an I for informal language. Give reasons.
- •III. Read the two models and find out which model:
- •IV. Match these phrases with the types of letters. Give more opening phrases and endings for each type of letter.
- •VI. Read the following questions and identify the type and style of each letter. Then write any two of them. Write your answer in the appropriate style, using 120-180 words. Do not include addresses.
- •Writing
- •II. Read the instructions below and write a reply including all the information given.
- •Additional information the layout of letters
- •Additional reading the scope of economics
- •How to study economics?
- •Employment
- •Minimum wage
- •Types of inflation
- •Competition
- •Money illusion
- •Money supply
- •Fiscal policy
- •Foreign direct investment
- •Free trade
- •Globalisation
- •Taxation
- •An advertisement for the new ford puma
- •Eye contact
- •Letters and documents
- •Contents
Discussion
1. Do you spend more than you earn?
2. What do you most enjoy spending money on?
3. What do you least enjoy spending money on?
4. What do you think is good value for money?
5. What do you think is a waste of money?
6. What can you afford that you most appreciate?
7. What can’t you afford that you would most like to have?
Part I
You and your money
I. Do the quiz individually. Then compare answers with a partner.
1. How much cash do you have with you at the moment? Do you know:
a) know exactly?
b) know approximately?
c) not know at all?
2. Do you normally check:
a) your change?
b) your bank statements and credit card bills
c) restaurant bills
d) your receipts when shopping?
e) prices in several shops before you buy something?
3. Do you:
a) give money to beggars?
b) give money to charities?
c) give away used items, such as clothing?
4. If you go for a meal with someone you don’t know well, do you:
a) offer to pay the whole bill?
b) suggest dividing the bill into equal parts?
c) offer to pay the whole bill but expect them to pay next time?
d) try to avoid paying anything?
5. What do you think about people who do not pay the correct amount of tax? Is this:
a) a serious crime?
b) morally wrong but not a crime?
c) excellent business practice?
6. If you lend a colleague a small amount of money and they forget to pay it back, do you:
a) say nothing?
b) remind them that they owe you money?
c) arrange to go for a drink with them and say you’ve forgotten your wallet or purse?
II. Translate the following phrases:
Can you give me change for a $ 10 note?
I can pay you back on Friday.
Can I just buy some chewing gum, please?
Did you bring your receipt with you?
Do you think you could lend me $20?
I’d like to pay my bill, please.
You’ll need to sign them just here, please.
Do you take credit cards?
I’d like to cash some traveler’s cheque.
I’d like a refund, please.
III. In your opinion, which of the following give the best return on your money? Which are very risky? Which are less risky?
gold precious stones stocks and shares
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currencies property land/real estate
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a high-interest deposit account antiques and paintings a new business venture
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Part II
I. Work in three groups. Each group reads a different text: either The South Sea Bubble or Tulipomania or The Wall Street Crash. Make notes on the key points. The south sea bubble
The South Sea Bubble is the name given to a speculation in 1720, and associated with the South Sea Company in London. People bought shares in the 5 company expecting to make a huge profit, but the boom in shares collapsed and many investors lost all their money.
The South Sea Company was founded in 1711 to trade with Spanish America. The in company’s stock offered a guaranteed interest of 6% and it sold well. Unfortunately, however, Spain allowed the company to send only one ship a year to trade in the area.
The first voyage in 1717 was a success. Then 15 King George I became governor of the company in antiques and paintings a new business venture 1719. This created confidence in the business, and soon it was paying 100% interest.
In 1720, there was a boom in the South Sea Company's shares because it agreed to take over the 20 country's national debt. It expected to get back its money by increased trade and a rise in the value of its shares.
The shares did, in fact, rise dramatically. The stock of the company, which had been around £128 by September the market, had collapsed, and the price fell back to £124. Eventually, with the support of the Government, the shares levelled off at around £140.
The South Sea Bubble had burst and it led to 30 an economic depression in the country.